Hidden Valley Horses
Sundown Road R0A 2C0

If you look at some of these pictures, some would say this pony has a propensity to be aggressive or unsafe, or at best stand-offish. But when I look at her I see a fire, a healthy fire of determination and fortitude! I see a pony that wants a job and enjoys her work if you take the time to teach her and appreciate her work ethic!

Time to share some pictures again!

This is why we offer Horsemanship and fostering. Riding is not a requirement. You don't have to ride your horse. It's ok if you don't ride your horse. It is... not a requirement of horse ownership that you RIDE your horse. I often hear people talk - "(name) NEVER rides his/her horse! I don't know why (name) bothers having a horse, why does (name) spend all that money on board, and farrier, and veterinarian, and vaccinations and NEVER ride their horse? What a waste of money!" First of all, it's none of their business what (name) does with his/her horse and his/her money. None. Secondly, so what? Who care's?? If the horse is happy and well taken care of, then it's all good. I promise you that the horse is not standing in it's pen/pasture/stall saying to itself "Oh I wish (name) would come ride me!". or "Oh goody, here comes (name) to take me for a gallop around the barrels". Horses don't function like that. Horses look for and require food, water, shelter and companionship. Being ridden is not on their list of daily requirements for survival. To be honest, I have a lot of respect for people who don't ride their horses, but are still willing to spend the necessary money, time and effort it takes to be a conscientious horse owner. Maybe (name) has good reason not to ride, perhaps they have physical limitations, or too many demands on their time, or perhaps they just don't want to ride. Perhaps they struggle with their confidence and prefer groundwork, perhaps they don't like to ride or work with their horse when no one else is around. Perhaps they really just like to own a horse and derive as much enjoyment just being a horse owner, providing a good life for a horse they love and want to support, for as long as they can. Perhaps we should not judge what people do with their horses, (or don't do), as long as those horses are well taken care of. So next time someone says to you that they own a horse, but they don't ride, don't give them that stare of disbelief, don't put them down or make snide remarks. Instead, praise them for being a dedicated horse owner, for being willing to do what is necessary for a horse to have a good life, for being a good person, regardless of what they do, or don't do, with their horse. Horses need good people, not all good horse people ride.

Harley loves being groomed

We use MANY types of training here because Every.Single.Horse.Is.Different.! There is no such thing as one way being the right one. On a side note, this article leans a bit towards clicker training. And while I don't subscribe to all clicker training ideas, I do use some. Do you want to learn more about reading your horse's body language? I mean, do you REALLY want to learn more? If you answered an enthusiastic YES! then get in touch with us to book your training/coaching spot so we can start getting you (back) on a path towards better communication with your horse.

Theres lots of variety in our lessons and training at Hidden Valley Horses.

Jaffa gets to do a variety of jobs. Whatever he is asked to do, he tries, and mostly without complaining .

Summer is not over yet, and it sure has been a great one so far!!! But its time to start thinking about fall riding lessons: Adult group lessons available every Wednesday evening! Private lessons for any age available every weekend! Private lessons for any age available every Tuesday evening! ... (QUICK! book your weekday option while its still available!) Message here on Facebook or email [email protected] to book your spot today!